Todd Rupper, ACMHC is a compassionate mental health counselor who brings a grounded, real-world perspective to his clinical work. After more than 30 years in computer programming, Todd transitioned into mental health to support individuals navigating life’s most difficult challenges with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and has experience working with anxiety, PTSD/PTSI, substance use, grief and bereavement as well as a range of complex emotional and relational concerns.
Todd takes a client-centered, collaborative approach to mental health care, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and logotherapy. He believes each person is the expert of their own life and works to help clients identify meaningful values, reframe unhelpful patterns, and build practical tools for lasting change.
Todd works with adults of all ages, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. His approach is thoughtful, supportive, and focused on helping clients move forward with greater confidence, insight, and purpose.
Michael Folaumahina, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker providing individuals with thoughtful, evidence-based psychotherapy. His clinical experience spans private practice, school systems, medical settings, residential treatment, and hospital-based crisis services, giving him a well-rounded perspective on everyday challenges and higher-acuity care.
Michael earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Utah and his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Utah Valley University. He specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD/PTSI, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and complex life transitions.
His approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a strong emphasis on psychoeducation. Michael believes that by understanding your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, you take a critical step toward meaningful change.
Known for his calm, grounded presence, Michael creates a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. He is especially passionate about supporting men to engage in their mental health through honest and healthy ways. He also strongly believes in providing an affirming, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Michael works with clients ages 12 and up and is committed to helping each person build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward in their mental health journey with clarity and purpose.
Kasey West, LCMHC is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who specializes in helping adolescents, adults, and couples heal from trauma and reconnect with a stronger sense of self, meaning, and connection. With over five years of clinical experience, Kasey is particularly known for his work with complex trauma, including childhood, relational, and sexual trauma, as well as spiritual and faith-related wounds.
Kasey is specially trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates this approach with relational, person-centered, and trauma-informed care. He also works with individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, grief, body image concerns, disordered eating, and challenges related to self-worth, shame, and identity.
His approach is compassionate, gentle, and deeply relational. Kasey prioritizes creating a therapeutic space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood, while helping them reconnect with their values and internal voice. He believes healing is not only about symptom relief, but about building clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.
Kasey works with clients ages 14–75, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. He is committed to helping clients process difficult experiences, shift long-standing patterns, and move toward lasting, meaningful change.
Meadow Romney Summers brings nearly a decade of diverse clinical experience with a rich background in mental health and neurology, previously holding positions in rural primary care, trauma, and telemedicine. She approaches psychiatry with compassion, clinical depth, and a belief in whole-person healing by helping patients understand their symptoms and collaborate on treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Meadow holds a Psychiatry Certificate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2024) and an Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) awarded by the National Headache Foundation in 2022. Her clinical specialties include depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep concerns, and perimenopause. She is particularly interested in the overlap of psychiatric and neurologic conditions, such as neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy, movement disorders, and chronic pain. Meadow’s AQH certification demonstrates her dedication to providing comprehensive, quality care for those living with headache disorders.
Her treatment approach integrates lifestyle medicine, psychoeducation, therapy referrals, medication management, and neuromodulation. Whether practicing in person or virtually, Meadow is known for her calm, grounded presence and ability to meaningfully connect with individuals from all walks of life. She values shared decision-making, preventive techniques, and empowering patients to actively engage in their mental health care.
Outside of work, Meadow finds joy in the outdoors by biking, trail running, and skiing as well as at home cooking meals with family and friends. Her daily yoga practice and interest in Ayurveda reflects her commitment to lifelong learning and balanced living.
Kathryn Dowden, who prefers to be called Kate, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who brings 17 years of bedside nursing experience to her work in holistic mental health care. She provides evidence-based psychiatric treatment for adults ages 18–55, with a clinical focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and psychedelic integration.
Kate has participated in federally approved psychedelic research and offers ketamine-assisted therapy in settings designed for safety, preparation, and integration. She is also deeply committed to harm reduction, supporting individuals who have experienced challenging or adverse psychedelic experiences with compassion and clinical expertise.
Additionally, as a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner (CIMHP), Kate blends conventional psychiatric care with integrative modalities including medication management, nutritional psychiatry, targeted herbal medicine, and lifestyle counseling. Her somatic, person-centered approach aims to align mind, body, and environment by helping each person create sustainable, meaningful change. Kate welcomes patients who value a collaborative, whole-person approach and are curious about combining traditional and integrative paths to mental wellness.
Outside the clinic, Kate finds balance in nature through hiking with her small dog, tending her medicinal herb garden, and feeding backyard birds. She’s also passionate about strength training, cooking healthy (and delicious) meals, and singing wherever the acoustics feel right.
Life can be complex and unpredictable, and I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to make sense of it. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where patients can feel genuinely heard and understood. My goal is to walk alongside my patients to explore life’s challenges and uncover new possibilities for healing and growth together.
I believe it’s never too late to create the life you want. Change is not only possible, but is a vital part of being human. Growth often happens in moments that feel uncomfortable or uncertain, and therapy offers a unique space to explore those moments with curiosity and courage.
I’m certified in EMDR and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. My approach is holistic and somatic, focused on integrating mind, body, and environment. I’m also keen on interventional, biological treatments in mental health and how these approaches complement traditional therapy.
Before joining Stella Mental Health, I worked in a behavioral health center supporting individuals and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. My professional background also includes experience in corrections, education, and women’s wellness.
Outside of work, I find balance through biking, playing guitar, and spending time in the mountains—places that remind me to stay grounded and connected. Connection is at the heart of everything I do, and I aim to bring authenticity, openness, and even a little light-hearted fun into each session so patients can feel safe showing up exactly as they are.
Let’s get curious together about what’s feeling difficult, and discover what healing and growth may look like for you.
Destiny Manner is a certified physician assistant specializing in psychiatry. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Weber State University and has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Her clinical interests include women's mental health, postpartum depression, addiction medicine, chronic pain, ADHD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use disorders. She specializes in working with adult and elderly populations using a client-centered approach, psychedelic integration, rest and relaxation techniques, self-management strategies, and sleep hygiene education.
Destiny values hard work and honesty, and she is passionate about building strong, trusting connections with her patients. She strives to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where her patients can feel comfortable being themselves. Destiny believes in a collaborative, empowering approach to care and treatment planning, and encourages patients to be active participants in their mental health journey. Whether the treatment plan involves therapy, lifestyle changes, or medication management, she is there to support and guide each step of the journey.
Destiny chooses to meet patients where they are and brings warmth, sincerity, and a touch of humor to every encounter. She is especially motivated to help those who are ready to make meaningful changes. Destiny is passionate about helping others understand their own mental health, and she views education as an essential part of the healing process. Her goal is to help her patients feel more in control, more hopeful, and more connected to the life they want to live.
Destiny is a Utah native and loves being outdoors, especially in the mountains. She enjoys playing pickleball, laughing with friends, and spending quality time with her husband and son.
Dallin Bawden is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. He earned his nursing undergraduate (RN) degree from the University of Utah in 2018. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Utah in 2018 and went on to complete his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric Mental Health at the University of Utah in 2024.
Dallin has experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, and more. He specializes in ADHD and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Dallin believes in a holistic, patient-centered approach to care while recognizing effective treatment often combines medication, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments. His goal is to work collaboratively with each patient to create a customized treatment plan that aligns with their goals, values, and needs.
Dallin proudly provides LGBTQ+ affirming care and offers advanced treatment options such as ketamine infusion therapy along with private ketamine-assisted sessions. His compassionate and down-to-earth approach helps patients feel comfortable, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Outside of his clinical work, Dallin enjoys playing guitar, attending concerts, staying active, and sharing his signature sense of humor—complete with the occasional (and often appreciated) dad jokes.
Forrest grew up primarily in Utah but also spent a few years in California in his early childhood. After earning his undergraduate degree from Utah Valley University in Orem, he pursued a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, graduating in 2022. Forrest’s journey to becoming a PA has been deeply shaped by his time working in an assisted living facility as a memory care director, a role in which he developed a strong commitment to working with dementia patients. His passion for patient-centered care continues to guide his work today.
Forrest is particularly interested in working in mental health, motivated by personal experiences and by seeing the profound impact of mental health on friends and family. He understands how crucial compassionate, dedicated care can be and is eager to make a difference in this field, contributing to the well-being and recovery of those he serves.
He is also a devoted husband and proud father of three children. In his personal life, Forrest seeks adventure in the outdoors and finds fulfillment in sharing these passions with his family. His love for outdoor activities includes hiking, camping, hunting, and a wide range of sports, though he has a special interest in disc golf. More recently, he has discovered a love for regular golf, enjoying the challenge, technique and focus it requires. Forrest’s blend of professional dedication and personal interests reflects his commitment to continuous growth and balanced living, both in his career and his life outside of work.
Hi, I’m Courtney! I have a love for life and people. Early on I discovered that helping people find joy in life expanded far beyond ER bedside nursing. This was the catalyst to becoming a PMHNP. I am inspired by humans’ innate ability to overcome adversity through introspection, medication consideration and whole person approaches that address big and small details alike.
Being an ER nurse for 10 years I recognized firsthand the need for mental health support. From inner city hospitals to level 1 trauma centers, I saw patients who presented with physical ailments. However, it was the look of fear and hopelessness that drove my desire to reach the deeper parts of a person’s pain. From homeless addicts to postpartum mothers, to every-day life struggles, I believe in meeting a person where they are and walking with them in their journey through mental health.
Through practice of my own healing, I understand and appreciate the work that patients put into their overall wellness. I believe at the core of each of us is the desire for connection and empathy; my desire is to meet my patients where they are and help them grow to see the light in the midst of their darkness.
Being a native Texan, the past two years in Utah have been an eye opening and thrilling experience! My husband, I and our five children have been on an incredible journey. This has allowed me to experience both the struggles and joys of motherhood and marriage. I enjoy farmers markets with my family, being in nature and drinking coffee on my porch every morning.